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8 Best Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics Universities in Switzerland

Of the 8 Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics universities in Switzerland, University of Zurich ranks highest at #100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Basel (QS World #158) and Université de Lausanne (QS World #212). Across the whole list there are 16 courses to choose from.

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #100 (University of Zurich) to #473 (Universita della Svizzera Italiana); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Zurich is cited most (23,416,659 citations).

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Zurich (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Zurich, founded in 1833. University of Zurich is the largest, with 28,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). University of Basel offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Switzerland?

University of Zurich (QS World #100), University of Basel (QS World #158) and Université de Lausanne (QS World #212) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics in Switzerland?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics course take in Switzerland?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses start in Switzerland?

Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics courses in Switzerland?

University of Basel, with 6, ahead of ZHAW - Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften (3).

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